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No Nest Egg for Wrongdoing: Why Closing the “Super Loophole” Just Makes Sense

17 February 2026by leonardandwelch

Most people see superannuation as the quiet little workhorse. You put a bit away, week in and week out, and one day you retire to live with some dignity. It’s not meant to be a hiding spot or a loophole. And it’s certainly not meant to be a shelter for people trying to wriggle out...

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What is your Preservation Age?

13 January 2026by leonardandwelch

Your Preservation Age – What is it? “Preservation Age” or “Superannuation Preservation age” is just a fancy term from the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (Cth) that sets the age when you might be able to dip into your “preserved” superannuation savings. Of course, it’s not as simple as just hitting that age. You’ll also...